OMG, I am in love with these! I was in the market for new hiking shoes and tried these out. I usually go for hiking shoes that cover the ankles but enjoyed wearing these! Off the bat, first fitting had me amazed at the comfort, light weight, and spacing inside the shoe. I usually wear wmns 8.5 but I have learned that you should wear half a size bigger since your feet expands during long walks/hikes and changing terrain. I also have flat feet so a little extra space is super helpful.
During the first use I wore dry fit crew socks. There was a little pain at the beginning as I walked, but as I continued, it warmed up to my feet. So far I’ve worn them for 2 hikes and throughout both I’ve appreciated the extra space, comfort, and stability when walking on a trail with switchbacks. I feel that the soles have great gripping when climbing uphill. Although I slipped a little when coming downhill, I recovered quickly and completed without any other slips. Don’t think I’d recommend trail running but I might try jogging with these on flat trails.